She then attempted to flee. Memorials to Ertman and Pea in TC Jester Park: In the background is the railroad bridge where the two were initially attacked. Our leaders keep telling us to go back to sleep, its an isolated incident, we get more in benefits than they could ever take from us. "He should have been hung outside the courthouse," Ertman said in an << Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena, ages 14 and 15, were walking home from a party, taking a shortcut to make it home by their 11 p.m. curfew on June 24, 1993. [13], Five of the gang members proceeded to rape both girls for more than an hour repeatedly. "Hopefully they'll find some peace. /Prev 62433 The juvenile pled guilty to his charge and his sentence will be reviewed when he turns 18, at which time he could be released. June 25, 1994: Family and friends of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena gather at T.C. Both girls where beautiful high school students at Waltrip High. Are ticket costs pricing Houston Astros fans out of Opening Day? Two who You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Jennifer Ertman, left, and Elizabeth Pea both attended Waltrip High School. At sentencing, the offenders were remanded to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) system. /S 280 Venancio Medelln, the brother of Jos Medelln, was 14 at the time of the murder, the same age as Jennifer Ertman. Donald R. Davis and Robert Morrow represented Cantu at trial. Living in Houston meant constant reminders of their daughter's murder. There is a problem with your email/password. Sylvia Orta Perez, 32, who had gym class with Jennifer Ertman in middle school, takes a moment at the memorial site for Ertman and Elizabeth Pea in TC Jester Park on Tuesday. 0000004381 00000 n The details in this description of the girls last moments are brutal. Nine minutes later, he was dead. The break in solving the case came from, of course, the 911 call. posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its /Length 1385 there are times we have all thought and had dreams of what we would do with a big lottery win. It was traced to the home of the brother of one of the men later sentenced to death for these murders. They knew they would be late if they took the normal path home, down W. 34th Street to T.C. The Ertmans and Penas are videotaping their protest for the parole board, in case they are not here in 18 years to protest in person. Im sure they fed off each others violence. [45] Michelle Lyons, a TDCJ official, said that Tropical Storm Edouard would likely not be a factor preventing the execution of Medelln.[46]. [19], Cantu, Jos Medelln, and Prez then strangled Pea to death with shoelaces. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Related linkssome have the same or similar titles but are different threads: Death Penalty Case Puts Bush and Texas at Odds Over Mexicans Fate At first, Pea desperately attempted to appease her abusers as she wept, offering her phone number so they could "get together". / CBS News. 2 men found drugged after leaving NYC gay bars were killed, medical examiner says, Peter Anthony Cantu (AP Photo/Dept. Four days after the murders, the girls' bodies were found in the park during hot weather conditions. Failed to delete memorial. xref I imagine these sick fucks were all quite proud to share the details. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. The gang continued drinking and 'shooting the breeze' for some time and then decided to leave. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. These scum deserve to be treated as they treated those young girls. Villarreal was convicted of murder in 1994 for his involvement in the rape and murder of Jennifer Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16, in 1993 during a gang initiation. If you can live in this country for years illegally and then remember you did not get to talk to the Mexican Council general, it should be to damn bad. Jennifer Ertman's dad, Randy Ertman, was about to give an interview regarding the missing girls to a local television reporter when the call came over a cameraman's police scanner that two bodies had been found. Since joining the Houston Chronicle staff in 1998, she has covered various beats, including criminal courts and transportation. I saw hardened, lifelong cops get tears in their eyes when talking about the scene more than a year later. [n 2] According to trial testimony, both Pea and Ertman repeatedly glanced in the direction of one another several times throughout their ordeal in likely gestures of concern and despair. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. On June 24, 1993, Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea attended a pool party hosted by their friend, Gina Escamilla. August 17, 2010 / 5:39 PM Jennifer was a victim of homicide. One of the gang members grabbed Pena. [35], In 2005, President George W. Bush ordered hearings to be held. In 2005, President George W. Bush ordered hearings to be held. Ertman will stand a few feet away, watching again through the window. O'Brien (the only non-Hispanic in the gang) and Villarreal then proceeded to strangle Ertman with a red nylon belt before the belt broke. /ID [] Shortly thereafter, he held a beer aloft, proclaiming things were to be great. FED. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Authorities later linked him and O'Brien to a killing six months before the attack on Ertman and Pena. Ertman and Pea decided to take a 10-minute shortcut to Pea's residence in Oak Forest by following the railroad tracks and then passing through T.C. Cameras caught Cantu cuffed and escorted by two officers still trying to kick news photographers. I was 15. For the next hour or so, these beautiful, innocent young girls were subjected to the most brutal gang rapes that most of the investigating officers had ever encountered. The case was also notable in that the state of Texas rejected attempts by the International Court of Justice to halt several perpetrators' executions. Verify and try again. 88 0 obj Jennifer Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16, were beaten, gang raped, and strangled in Houston, Texas. I can only hope that Pres. This prompted Medelln to say the gang "had fun" and that details would appear on the news. Leaving the crime scene, Peter Cantu handed Venancio Medelln a Goofy wristwatch taken from Ertman's body, saying, "Take this, I don't want it.". Willie Nelson pays lovely tribute to another country legend, Rare photos show 2 ocelots crossing South Texas road, Astros GM Dana Brown has more praise team's top prospect, This is what Houston looks like from space. A native of Des Moines, Iowa, she holds a Master?s degree in journalism from Northwestern University and a Master?s in sociology from Michigan State University. Wow, I am speechless! What a horrible crime. 3) Your have handed the Presidency to Hillary Clinton. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . The Ertmans were ecstatic at the birth of their child because they were not sure if they would ever be able to conceive, since Sandra was on the wrong side of thirty-five. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Cantu, Medelln, Prez, and Villarreal then met at Cantu's residence, where he lived with his brother, Joe Cantu, and sister-in-law, Christina Cantu. Peter Anthony Cantu, Jos Ernesto Medelln, Derrick Sean O'Brien, Efrain Prez, and Raul Omar Villarreal received death sentences. He was the ringleader in a crime that struck a raw nerve for its sheer brutality: the repeated gang rape, torture and murder of 14-year-old Jennifer Ertman and 16-year-old Elizabeth Pena in. DOES SHE HAVE BLOND HAIR?!!?". >> Try again later. The medical examiner later testified that this is how she could be sure as to the horrible brutality of the rapes, beatings and murders. By approximately 10:30 p.m., Villarreal had successfully fought two gang members before being beaten midway through his fight with the third member. "Nothing he would say to me would make any difference," he said. O'Brien was videotaped smiling at the scene of the crime. For justice. Peter Anthony Cantu was executed for the brutal murders of Jennifer Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16. Premiered Apr 29, 2022 17 Dislike Share Save Sinister Intelligence 147 subscribers ****WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT**** The absolutely heinous murder of teenage friends Jennifer Louise Ertman and. The families filed missing persons reports with the Houston Police Department and continued to look for the girls on their own. Shoelaces were used to strangle Pena. Two of Cantu's companions in the gang they dubbed the Black and White preceded him to the death chamber. 0000011007 00000 n This one has always stuck with me, to an insane degree. [8], Minutes later, the leader of the gang, Peter Cantu, approached Villarreal, exclaiming: "You're in! On June 24, 1993, the girls spent the day together.and then died together. As both girls exited the car, Pea assured her mother she and her friend would be home by their agreed 11:30 p.m. >> Randy Ertman, father of slain teen, has died, Ex-gang leader executed for '93 deaths of 2 Houston girls, Supreme Court to hear Houston death row case. I testified against that fuck. The other five were tried for capital murder in Harris County, Texas, convicted and sentenced to death. Guns, cops, all that shit. Randy Ertman's fiery red hair is gray, and now Cantu is dead. It shocked many onlookers and outraged a few. Well I better stay speechless because whats going through my head would get me banned. According to later testimony, on one occasion, Pea glanced in the direction of her younger friend as she herself was raped by Efrain Prez and began weeping as she observed Ertman. >> 0000009638 00000 n Pea brushed aside Medelln's hand and continued walking. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Jester Park. Medelln said in a sworn statement that he learned that the Mexican consulate could assist him in 1997. 7/11/06--Randy Ertman turns to wait for his wife Sandra and supporters after Derrick Sean O'Brien was executed Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at the "Walls" Unit in Huntsville, Texas. Ok, thanks. As he lay writhing and moaning on the ground after being temporarily knocked unconscious, the gang members conferred privately to discuss whether to accept Villarreal as a member. This had not previously been done in Texas courts and now is done as a matter of routine. Ertman and Pea passed the gang and one member, Jos Medelln, attempted to grope and pinch one of Pea's breasts. 0 Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison for murders of wife and son, Biden had cancerous skin lesion removed last month, doctor says, White supremacist and Holocaust denier Nick Fuentes kicked out of CPAC, Tom Sizemore, actor known for "Saving Private Ryan" and "Heat," dies at 61, Biden team readies new advisory panel ahead of expected reelection bid, At least 10 dead after winter storm slams South, Midwest, House Democrats unhappy with White House handling of D.C.'s new criminal code. to Ertman. /Type /Page Randy Ertman sits on the railroad tracks near the location where the bodies of two young women were found. Learn more about merges. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. One of the boys boasted of having 'virgin blood' on him. F-me, these stories get uglier and sadder every day. He was the ringleader in a crime that struck a raw nerve for its sheer brutality: the repeated gang rape, torture and murder of 14-year-old Jennifer Ertman and 16-year-old Elizabeth Pena in 1993. be a deterrent.". The girls were Waltrip High School students. Jos Medelln got a ring with an "E," so he could give it to his girlfriend, Esther. Take them out and shoot them - then hand them from a tree and let the vultures do their work. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Jennifer Ertman (7051821)? [48] Another memorial exists at T.C. Medellin was 14 at the time of the killings and has served 27 years of his 40-year sentence, the maximum punishment allowed for a juvenile. Corey Mitchell's book "Pure Murder," which details the story of the killings, was released in 2008 and became a best seller.Notice: This memorial is being managed in abeyance until a proper manager requests control of the memorial. And Cantu's brother, upset at the gang's gloating about having fun with the girls, called police. Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious TV interview, Willie Nelson's new album is a lovely tribute to a fellow country legend, Two ocelots were photographed crossing a road in rare South Texas sighting, Astros GM Dana Brown sees bright future for top prospect Drew Gilbert, This is how astronauts see Houston, Texas Gulf from space with unaided eyes. Part of the belt was left at the murder scene, the rest was found in O'Brien's home. Jennifer Latson of the Houston Chronicle said that the deaths of the girls "shook" the Oak Forest neighborhood of Houston "to its foundation.". 0000009909 00000 n In response, Cantu repeatedly kicked the girl in her face and body, dislodging three of her teeth and fracturing several ribs. In August 2008, Ertman again climbed the steps to the red-bricked Peter Anthony Cantu, Jos Ernesto Medelln, Derrick Sean O'Brien, Efrain Prez, and Raul Omar Villarreal received death sentences. Death penalty opponents protested the impending execution. Failed to remove flower. "We're looking forward to Peter Cantu being executed so he can never murder or hurt anybody again," he said. Im not sure who else has brought attention to it. Christina Cantu questioned why Villarreal was bleeding and Prez had a bloody shirt. [22], Four days after the murders, the girls' bodies were found in the park during hot weather conditions. Adolph Pena, embraced by his wife, Melissa, wears a shirt showing the pictures of his slain daughter, Elizabeth, left, and her friend, Jennifer Ertman, who were killed by killed by gang members five years ago. I wonder if any of these men would have done something like this if they were alone. Drag images here or select from your computer for Jennifer Lee Ertman memorial. Did one of the culprits confess with that much detail? Leaving the crime scene, Peter Cantu handed Venancio Medelln a Goofy wristwatch taken from Ertman's body, saying, "Take this, I don't want it.". As Ertman was murdered, Pea was forced to watch her friend's death as other gang members held a ligature around her own neck. trailer exemption for fair use of copyrighted works. Both girls were strangled to death. This photo released by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice shows death row inmate Jose Medellin who is set for execution at the Texas Prison in Huntsville, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008. /Resources << /ProcSet [ /PDF /Text /ImageB /ImageC /ImageI ] /ColorSpace << This was clearly a job for a lynch mob. He was the youngest of six members of the so-called Black and White gang when they brutally raped and killed Jennifer Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16, in June 1993. Bush only uses the term Christian to gather votes, all while he claims that Allah is the same as Jesus. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Testimony showed that Jenny had gotten free and could have run away but returned to Elizabeth when she cried out for Jenny to help her. at the time, got a 40-year sentence. In response, Medelln stated: "No, baby! The medical examiner corroborated that the cause of death was strangulation. Please reset your password. Very well done. Peter Cantu, far left, glances back at Randy Ertman, far right, as Ertman, father of Cantu's murder victim, Jennifer, 14, shouts. Medelln reported that he had killed a girl and noted that he would have found it easier with a gun. jennifer ertman autopsy photos UK Lunchtime Results jennifer ertman autopsy photos. Derrick O'Brien was the first to be executed, on July 11, 2006. R.I.P to the both of them. Among his blistering comments, Ertman shouted at him, "You're not even an animal." One of them, Peter Cantu, was tried in 1994. O'Brien was sentenced to die for murder of Ertman, 15, and Pea, 16, in 1993. Jennifer Ertman's dad, Randy Ertman, was about to give an interview regarding the missing girls to a local television reporter when the call came over a cameraman's police scanner that two bodies had been found. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. The lethal injection was performed at 6:09 pm, and at 6:17 pm, Cantu was officially pronounced dead. One of the gang members later said during the brag session that by the time he got to one of the girls, "she was loose and sloppy." Medelln said in a sworn statement that he learned that the Mexican consulate could assist him in 1997. << The medical examiner testified that Elizabeth's two front teeth were knocked out of her brutalized mouth before she died and that two of Jennifer's ribs were broken after she had died. Testimony showed that the girls' bodies were kicked and their necks were stomped on after the strangulations in order to "make sure that they were really dead.". Peter Cantu probably would've. Jester as the community gathers at the same time of Cantu's execution. He then apologized to his own family before he was executed by lethal injection. A red nylon belt, with an attacker tugging at each end, was pulled so tightly around Ertman's neck the belt snapped. The community says a prayer at the memorial site for Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena. Hiding. In 2008, when convicted murderer Jose Medillin, a Mexican national, was facing execution, Ertman said he didn't care about international opposition. Their bodies were found four days after they were murdered. He hurt my friends and I didn't know and I cry a lot about not knowing. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. All those believed responsible were ultimately arrested. She and her friend Elizabeth were students at Waltrip High School in Houston. Jester Park. Six gang members were charged in their deaths, which shocked the city. The two Houston girls, returning from a friend's house, took a shortcut home along some railroad tracks and stumbled on a group of teenagers drinking beer after initiating a new gang member. The girls were walking along the White Oak Bayou when they encountered six "Black and White" gang members drinking beer shortly after holding the gang initiation ceremony of 17-year-old Raul Omar Villarreal. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. I was in a tree. It is stories like this that make me think this country is going to explode in a paroxysm of rage - pure rage. The 61-year-old died Monday, said Andy Kahan, a Houston crime victims advocate. Murder of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea The rape and murder of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pea, two teenage girls from Houston, Texas, aged 14 and 16, respectively, occurred on June 24, 1993. According to later testimony, on one occasion, Pea glanced in the direction of her younger friend as she was raped by Efrain Prez and began weeping as she observed Ertman. Both girls were sexually assaulted by all but one of the gang members, 14-year-old Venancio "Yuni" Medelln, on a minimum of four occasions. I need not go further. Please enter your email and password to sign in. [37] During his lifetime, Randy Ertman advocated strongly against granting parole to Venancio Medelln. Whenever I see a post about it online, I always get this wave of negative emotions dumped over me. [23] Both bodies had significantly decomposed, and dental records were used for identification. "[20], Cantu dropped off Jos Medelln, Prez, and Villarreal at his residence, where he lived with his brother, Joe Cantu, and sister-in-law, Christina Cantu. Oops, we were unable to send the email. The State of Texas, represented by Solicitor General Ted Cruz, challenged Bush's order, and the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that only the Congress of the United States has the right to order hearings to be held. 0000003012 00000 n The murder of the two girls made headlines in Texas newspapers due to the nature of the crime and the new law resulting from the murder that allows families of the victims to view the execution of the murderers. Three others have long prison terms. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. The teens were killed in T.C.. [29] Although none of them were charged (Cantu had already been sentenced to death by the time he was linked to Lopez's murder), Lopez's murder was mentioned in the sentencing phases of O'Brien and Medelln. /PageMode /UseNone %PDF-1.3 No mercy for the bastard. This was a crime on June 24th 1993. The murders of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena have had an impact on victim's rights in Texas still felt 25 years after their deaths. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Medelln gave both written and taped confessions. [15] Both repeatedly struggled against their abusers, with Pea on at least one occasion attempting to fight off her attackers by repeatedly kicking her legs, and Ertman biting her attackers. 72 17 No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Published. % February 27, 2023 . The police helicopter was flying over the park and this apparently prompted Mr. 'Gonzalez' to make a 911 call, directing the search to move to the other side of the bayou. Im listening to her (Laura Ingraham) right now. Local host Peter Boyles here in Denver is talking about it. When Peter Cantu saw Jenny and Elizabeth, he thought it was a man and a woman and told the other gang members that he wanted to jump him and beat him up. 0000000809 00000 n Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. When the pair realized that they were going to be late returning home, they decided to leave the party to commit the curfew both had promised to their parents. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1907733/posts, Death Penalty Case Puts Bush and Texas at Odds Over Mexicans Fate /H [ 931 256 ] Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. The bodies were very badly decomposed, even for four days in Houston's brutal summer heat and humidity, particularly in the head, neck and genital areas. Christina Almaraz was a childhood friend of both Ertman and Pena. Jenny was strangled with the belt of Sean O'Brien, with two murderers pulling, one on each side, until the belt broke. He said he was told repeatedly by Peter Cantu to "get some". There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Randy commandeered the news van and went to the scene that was now bustling with police activity. When the police questioned 'Gonzalez', he said that he had made the original call at his 16 year-old wife's urging. [5] Following Cantu's initial instruction, Villarreal first shouted, "Get on your knees, bitch!" An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Jester Park on Saturday for a memorial service for the girls who were slain, The parents of the murder victims successfully advocated for the State of Texas allowing relatives of victims to have permission to witness executions. [6], The girls were walking along the White Oak Bayou when they encountered six "Black and White" gang members drinking beer shortly after holding the gang initiation ceremony of 17-year-old Raul Omar Villarreal. Try again later. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the It's satisfying to read that the death penalty was actually carried out on this pack of vermin. Money can't stop gangs. Jos Medelln was executed at 9:57 pm on August 5, 2008, after his last-minute appeals were rejected by the Supreme Court. endobj This account has been disabled. There's no mitigation you could provide that will ever make me believe anyone who is fit to breathe clean air could or would commits this crime. 1 second ago. jennifer ertman autopsy photos. [7], Villarreal had not been a member of the Black and White gang or any gang but had engaged in this initiation ceremony whereby he had been forced to fight several gang members for five minutes successively before they judged whether to accept him. I hope his life is, was and remains a misery. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Resend Activation Email. /OutputBin 7 HUNTSVILLE, Texas (CBS/AP/KHOU) Tonight, Peter Anthony Cantu will be executed for two of the most notorious deaths in Houston history, the 1993 rapes and murders of 16-year-old Elizabeth Pena and. This is one that truly, truly haunts me. "It's just a last-ditch effort to keep the scumbag breathing," Ertman said. Two VERY important things in the criminal justice system have changed as a result of these murders. I attended all five trials with the Ertmans and know too well the awful things that they and the Penas had to hear and see in the course of seeing Justice served for their girls. [1], Although the girls were just over one year in age difference, both sets of parents approved of their friendship, with Pea's father viewing Ertmana modest girl who had only recently begun experimenting with makeupas a "positive influence" on his daughter, later recollecting that, shortly after the two became friends at Waltrip High School, Pea "just straightened up her act" following a brief streak of teenage rebellion in his daughter before her 1992 enrollment at the school. O'Brien (the only non-Hispanic, Black person in the gang) and Villarreal strangled Ertman with O'Brien's red nylon belt before breaking the belt. Harmon was criticized by fellow judges and newspaper editorials for allowing the display. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Medellin later complained that "the bitch wouldn't die" and that it would have been "easier with a gun". The rapes and murders of Jennifer Lee Ertman and Elizabeth Christine Pea, two teenage girls from Houston, Texas, aged 14 and 16, respectively, occurred on June 24, 1993. Christina Almaraz hugs Elizabeth Pena's father Adolfo Pena after the execution of Peter Anthony Cantu at the Walls Unit in Huntsville, Texas. of Criminal Justice), Colombia wants to deport "cocaine hippos" to stop them from multiplying, Alex Murdaugh found guilty of murders of wife and son, How a tragic boating crash is connected to the family of Alex Murdaugh, August 17, 2010 - Peter Anthony Cantu Execution: Mastermind of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Pena Murders to Die.
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